baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-3954425-A3 (EP)
Title: Lateral retractor system for minimizing muscle damage in spinal surgery
Inventor: RUSTAMZADEH EDWARD
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2021-08-05
Abstract: A lateral retractor system (200) for forming a pathway to a patient's intervertebral disc space (110) includes a single dilator (202) and a retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly. The dilator (202) may feature a narrow rectangular body (204a) for insertion at an insertion orientation (239) parallel to the fibers of the patient's psoas muscle (102), at an approximate 45-degree angle to the patient's spine (100). The retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly consists of only two blade subassemblies (240), each having a blade bordered by adjustable wings (252), along with built-in lighting and video capabilities. The dual-tapered-blade assembly may be passed over the single dilator (202) at the insertion orientation (239) and rotated approximately 45-50 degrees to a final rotated orientation (306) parallel to the intervertebral disc space (110) before the two blade subassemblies (240) are retracted away from one another to create the surgical pathway (114), while simultaneously and continuously assessing for encroachment upon one or more nerve structures within 360-degrees of the instrument. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
Patent EP-4066916-A3 (EP)
Inventor: JONES GARETH EVAN LYN
IPC: D06F33/47
Filed: 2018-12-19
Abstract: A centrifugal filter unit for an apparatus, wherein the apparatus is for use in the treatment of a substrate with a treatment formulation, the centrifugal filter unit comprising;a) a housing having an outlet configured to allow a filtrate to exit the centrifugal filter unit;b) a filter rotatably mounted in the housing, wherein the filter comprises a first end proximate a first end of the housing, a second end proximate a second end of the housing and a side wall connecting the first end of the filter and the second end of the filter, wherein the first end, second end and side wall of the filter define a filter chamber, and wherein the side wall comprises perforations configured to allow liquid to pass through but to prevent solid material from passing through;c) a lid configured to substantially seal the first end of the housing;d) an inlet configured to allow a feed to enter the filter chamber;e) a cap at the first end of the filter, wherein the cap comprises an aperture that cooperates with the inlet to allow the feed to enter the filter chamber;f) a drive means for rotating the filter; andg) an impeller, wherein the impeller is comprised in the filter chamber;wherein the centrifugal filter unit is configured such that when the impeller rotates, the feed is drawn in to the filter chamber through the inlet and liquid is expelled through the perforations.
Patent EP-4032425-A3 (EP)
Title: System for analyzing athletic activity
Inventor: DOJAN FREDERICK J
IPC: A43B13/12
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: There is described a sensor system comprising a sole member, a flexible insert member, a port, a plurality of sensors and a plurality of leads. The sole member is configured to form part of a sole structure of an article of footwear. The flexible insert member is connected to the sole member by laminating the insert member into the sole member. The port is connected to the insert member and configured for communication with an electronic module. The plurality of sensors is connected to the insert member. Each sensor comprises a piezoelectric material. The sensors are each configured such that pressure on the sensor generates a voltage. The plurality of leads are connected to the insert member. The leads connect the sensors to the port, such that the port is configured to receive the voltage generated by the sensors.
Patent EP-4173533-A3 (EP)
Title: Toilet seat
Inventor: SUN XIAOQUAN
IPC: A47K13/02
Filed: 2022-10-21
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a toilet seat, comprising a seat lower cover and a seat upper cover. The seat lower cover comprises a lower cover baseplate, a lower cover outer periphery boss, and a lower cover inner periphery boss. The seat upper cover comprises an upper cover baseplate, an upper cover outer periphery flange, an upper cover inner periphery flange, an upper cover outer periphery boss, and an upper cover inner periphery boss. The upper cover inner periphery boss is welded with the lower cover inner periphery boss, the upper cover outer periphery boss is welded with the lower cover outer periphery boss, and the upper cover outer periphery flange and the upper cover inner periphery flange are contacted with the lower cover baseplate respectively. The toilet seat is convenient to be assembled and is stable in structure through welded connection, so that a product quality is improved.
Patent EP-4257815-A3 (EP)
Inventor: MURRAY CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: F02C6/00
Filed: 2023-03-07
Abstract: There is provided a gas turbine engine 10, 10A, 10B comprising a blower system 400, 400' for supplying pressurised air to an airframe 450 via an airframe port 452. The blower system 400, 400' comprises a compressor 420 configured to receive air from a bypass duct 22 or a core 11 of the gas turbine engine 10, 10A, 10B and to discharge compressed air into a delivery line 410 extending from the compressor 420 to the airframe port 452. The blower system 400, 400' also comprises a heat exchanger 460 configured to transfer heat from the compressed air to a coolant and a valve arrangement 470 configured to switch between operation of the blower system 400, 400' in a baseline mode and a cooling mode, the valve arrangement 470 being configured to: selectively divert the compressed air within the delivery line 410 to the heat exchanger 460 for operation in the cooling mode; and/or selectively provide the coolant to the heat exchanger 460 for operation in the cooling mode.
Patent EP-4249406-A3 (EP)
Inventor: Fjeldheim Ivar
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 2019-03-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an automated storage and retrieval system comprising: 
- a guiding assembly comprising: 
- a first guiding system arranged in a first horizontal plane (Pl) and extending in a first direction (X), and 
- a second guiding system arranged in a second horizontal plane (P2) and extending in a second direction (Y) which is orthogonal to the first direction (X), and 
 
- a plurality of storage containers (106) stacked on top of one another to form stacks (7) of storage containers (6) arranged in storage columns (5) below the first and second guiding systems, wherein each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening of a plurality of adjacent grid cells, the grid cells forming a grid pattern in the horizontal plane, 
- a vehicle (9, 9') comprising a lifting device (16) for picking up storage containers (6) from the storage columns (5) to a position above the highest level of the storage columns (5), the automated storage and retrieval system being characterized in that the lifting device (16) comprises a lifting frame (18) connectable to a storage container (6), 
- a transport mechanism for transporting the vehicle (9, 9') along the first and second guiding systems in the X and Y directions, 
wherein the vehicle (9, 9') comprises at least one reader (22', 22"), and wherein the system further comprises a storage container (6) with at least one label (23', 23"), the at least one label (23' 23") comprises storage container information, and wherein the at least one reader (22', 22") is configured to read the at least one label (23', 23") such as to identify the storage container (6), and wherein the at least one reader (22', 22") is arranged either: 
- on the lifting frame (18) of the vehicle (9, 9'), or 
- in a storage space inside a cavity, inside a body (13) of the vehicle (9,9') or on a wall of a storage space arranged on the side of a body (13) of the vehicle (9,9'). 
     The invention further relates to a vehicle (9, 9') operable on an automated storage and retrieval system and methods of identifying at least one storage container (6), and method for verifying the position of a vehicle in an automated storage and retrieval system.
Patent EP-0047185-A3 (EP)
Title: Anaesthetic system
IPC: A61M16/01
Filed: 1981-09-02
Abstract: An anaesthetic system (10) comprises an inspiratory tube (12) and an expiratory tube (14) which runs along the tube (12). The tube (14) terminates at an outlet (30) controlled by a relief valve (16). A secondary outlet (26) in the tube (14) is controlled by a valve (18). One end of the tube (12) may be attached to a face mask (24) while a reservoir bag (22) is connected to an opposite end. The anaesthetic system of the invention will find application in the different systems presently in use.
Patent EP-0050925-A3 (EP)
IPC: H01L31/072
Filed: 1981-10-05
Abstract: A photovoltaic cell is formed by combining a spray 
process, forming a crystalline layer containing cadmium and 
sulfur, and an evaporation process, depositing copper 
chloride for converting to Cu x S. The crystals containing 
cadmium and sulfur are heated in an atmosphere of cadmium 
and chlorides to obtain crystals having at least one dimension 
greater than 0.5 micron and a planar layer of Cu x S is formed 
on the large crystals. A layer of Cu x S having a thickness of 
0.5-1.0 micron is obtained. Electrodes are formed from 
evaporated gold or chromium or a metallic paste including 
silver or copper. Zn x Cd I-x S may be substituted for CdS 
through at least part of the crystalline layer for improved Voc.
Patent EP-0068450-A3 (EP)
Title: Pharmaceutical forms for oral administration
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 1982-06-24
Abstract: 1. Method for the production of solid dosage forms with delayed release of the active ingredient, in which a) the active ingredient(s) is/are incorporated together with conventional carrier substances into a molten, water-insoluble component, and b) the melt is cast into bodies which constitute dosage forms which are ready for use, characterized in that the water-insoluble component is a fatty alcohol or fatty alcohol mixtures with chain lengths from 12 to 24 C-atoms and the proportion of the component which is insoluble in water, in relation to the total weight, is 18 to 61% by weight.
Patent EP-0082523-A3 (EP)
Title: Intermediates for the preparation of 4-phenyl-1,3-benzodiazepins and methods for preparing the intermediates
IPC: C07C303/28
Filed: 1982-12-20
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formulawhere Y is -OH; halogen;-NHCH<sub>3</sub>; R<sub>1</sub>SO<sub>3</sub>-, where R<sub>1</sub> is a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or aryl; and R<sub>2</sub> is -C(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> or -O-C(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub>. Processes for preparing the compounds are provided. The compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of 4-phenyl-1,3-benzodiazepins, which exhibit activity as antidepressants, analgetics and anti-convulsants.
Patent EP-0062622-A3 (EP)
Title: Shoe sole construction
IPC: A43B13/20
Filed: 1982-03-24
Abstract: A shoe sole construction designed so as to be biodynamically shock-absorbing.In the sole (2) are provided two cushions (8, 9) which are filled with a fluid (10) and interconnected by means of a number of channels (11). One cushion (8) is positioned underneath the heel (6) of the foot and the other cushion (9) is positioned underneath the transverse forward arch (7) of the foot.When the wearer of the shoe sets down his foot into contact with the ground, the heel strikes the ground first and a shock-absorbing effect is then obtained as the rear cushion is compressed. Upon this compression, fluid flows from the rear cushion (8) to the front cushion (9), which expands and lifts the front arch of the foot, releaving the weight thereon and supporting the front arch when the forefoot is set down on the ground. When the wearer continues the walking cycle, the forward cushion (9) is compressed, causing the rear cushion (8) to expand and the latter is again ready to provide a shock-absorbing effect upon the next step and heel strike.
Patent EP-0091138-A3 (EP)
Title: Ceramic tile with its rear configured as uniformly distributed projections
IPC: E04F15/08
Filed: 1983-02-28
Abstract: A ceramic tile has its rear uniformly configured as small frustoconical or frusto-pyramidal tapered projections 2 of constant height, thus eliminating internal stresses during firing, eliminating zones of different colour tone on the front face, and improving the gripping coefficient when laying.A portion of the projections 2, in groups of at least two, are taller to form feet 3 for resting during stacking.
Patent EP-0127713-A3 (EP)
Title: Microencapsulation of living tissue and cells
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 1983-06-09
Abstract: Living tissue or cells, for example, islets of Langerhans, are microencapsulated for implantation in the body for long term treatment of diabetes or other disease requiring organ transplantation. The microcapsules take the form of a biocompatible semipermeable hydrogel membrane which permits the passage of materials and oxygen to the cells and metabolic products from the cells while retaining the cells encapsulated. The biocompatible semi-permeable membrane has an outer negatively-charged surface, which imparts to the microcapsules the ability to maintaining long term effectiveness.
Patent EP-0102317-A3 (EP)
IPC: H01H33/66
Filed: 1983-08-19
Abstract: Eine Vakuumschaltröhre (1) weist innerhalb eines evaku­
ierten Gehäuses relativ zueinander bewegbar angeordnete 
Schaltstücke (7, 8) auf, von denen wenigstens eines ein 
Stromzuführungsglied (10) mit einem Kern (20) und einem 
diesen umgebenden Mantel (21) auf. Der Kern (20) ist aus 
einem Werkstoff mit relativ geringer elektrischer Leitfähig­
keit hergestellt und besitzt eine schraubenlinienförmige 
äußere Kontur, die durch Verdrillung eines Stabes mit 
mehrkantigem oder sternförmigem Querschnitt bewirkt ist. 
Auf den Kern (20) ist ein Mantel aus einem Werkstoff mit 
relativ guter elektrischer Leitfähigkeit mit einer glatten 
zylindrischen äußeren Kontur aufgebracht. Der Mantel (21) 
ist mit dem Kern (20) ohne Zwischenraum fest verbunden 
bzw. einstückig hergestellt.
Patent EP-0143147-A3 (EP)
Title: Process for thin layer chromatographic separation of enantiomers
IPC: C07D209/20
Filed: 1984-03-28
Abstract: Thin-layer chromatography is employed to separate enantiomers of the general formula,   <IMAGE>   in which C* represents an asymmetric center and the substituents R1, R2, and R3 are such that they supply the structural element   <IMAGE>  for  alpha -amino- or  alpha -iminocarboxylic acids, particularly the well-known  alpha -amino- or alpha -iminocarboxylic or for derivatives of such carboxylic acids, either of which contains no free thiol groups. In the thin-layer chromatographic separation operation a TLC plate is used which is coated with silica gel hydrophobicized by a silane derivative and which is further impregnated with an ionic compound of a divalent transition metal and a chiral selector. The mobile phase employed is a ternary mixture of a water-miscible alkanol, such as methanol, water, and acetonitrile, or a quaternary mixture of the latter ternary mixture to which a water-miscible cyclic ether, such as tetrahydrofuran, has been added.
Patent EP-0146912-A3 (EP)
Title: A method of producing a suspension of fly-ashes in water and an installation for realisation of this method
IPC: C04B18/08
Filed: 1984-12-19
Abstract: The subject of the invention is a method of continous production of fly-ashes in water of a high concentration of ash with eventual adding of slag or granular ash and an installation for realisation of this method. The production process is devided into subsequent stages and is realised in separate zones of a flow mixer. Ash, slag, water and granular ash are fed in a continuous manner.
Patent EP-0120706-A3 (EP)
Title: Composite interlining material, garments including the same and methods for making them
IPC: A41D27/06
Filed: 1984-03-28
Abstract: A lightweight composite interlining material having sufficient bulk to be used as, for example, a chest piece for a suit front or the like comprises outside layers of non-woven fabric adhesively secured to opposite sides of a middle layer of foam material, and has a weight of from 3 to 7 ounces per square yard (101 to 237 g/m<2>).
Patent EP-0138585-A3 (EP)
Title: Improvements in or relating to closures
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1984-10-11
Abstract: A metal pilferproof closure for a container having an externally screw-threaded neck comprises a top 11, skirt 12 and piferproof band 13. The boundary between band 13 and the skirt 12 is defined by a continuous peripheral score line 14 on the internal surface of the closure, and score lines 15 extend from the lower edge of band 13 to score line 20 at intervals along the periphery of the band. The skirt is devoid of any protective bead or ring of knurling immediately above the score line 14. The lower extremity of the security band is turned inward during application of the closure so as to lie against an outwardly inclined shoulder 23 formed at the bottom end of an external band 22 on the container. The score line 14 is disposed above the maximum diameter part of the band 22 so that the score line is spaced radially away from the external surface of the container. When the closure is unscrewed the security band fractures along some or all of the score lines 15 and the score line 14 forms a hinge axis about which the segments defined by the score lines 15 can pivot outward.
Patent EP-0150699-A3 (EP)
IPC: B01D53/22
Filed: 1984-12-21
Abstract: Multicomponent membranes for gas separation having 
polyphosphazene coatings in occluding contact with a por­
ous separation membrane are disclosed which are effective 
for separating at least one gas from gaseous mixtures and 
which exhibit improved stability when exposed to aromatic 
and aliphatic hydrocarbons contained in the gaseous mix­
tures. In addition multicomponent membranes for gas sep­
arations having a polyphosphazene coating in occluding 
contact with a porous separation membrane of polar mater­
ial are disclosed which exhibit relative preferential permea­
tion of polar gases from mixtures containing polar and non-­
polar gases.
Patent EP-0184101-A3 (EP)
IPC: D06P5/15
Filed: 1985-11-26
Abstract: Fertige Färbungen mit heißfixierten Farbstoffen auf 
Polyestergewebe lassen sich mit wäßrigen Ätzdruckpasten 
bisher nicht ätzen, weil das Ätzmittel im rein wäßrigen 
System nicht bix in das Faserinnere des hydrophoben 
Textilguts eindringen kann. Erfindungsgemäß wurde nun 
gefunden, daß echte Ätzdrucke auf gefärbten Polyester­
materialien erzeugt werden können, wenn die Druckpasten 
neben hydrophilen Lösemitteln und Ätzmitteln noch hyd­
rophobe Copolymerisatmischungen enthalten.
Patent EP-0179670-A3 (EP)
IPC: D01F9/10
Filed: 1985-10-25
Abstract: Silicon carbide cobweb whiskers are produced by heat­
ing a mixture of silicon dioxide powder, carbon powder and 
a catalyst composed of at least one of niobium, tantalum and 
compounds thereof in a non-oxidative gas at a temperature 
of from 1,400 to 1,900°C.
Patent EP-0189677-A3 (EP)
IPC: C04B35/56
Filed: 1985-12-24
Abstract: The present invention is characterized by ceramic mate­
rials which is ceramic sintered bodies consisting of 1 - 90 
wt% of chromium carbide per the total amount and the rest 
which is carbonic titanium nitride; 1 - 90 wt% of chromium 
carbide per the total amount, 0.1 - 5 wt% of B4C per the total 
amount and the rest which is titanium carbo-nitride; or 
further less than 95 wt% of metal boride per the total amount 
such as Ti or Zr, and is used for cutting tools or wear-­
resistant machine parts because of high density, high 
hardness and high strength.
Patent EP-0221420-A3 (EP)
Title: Servierwagen für Zimmerservice
IPC: A47B31/04
Filed: 1986-10-17
Abstract: Ein Servierwagen, der insbesondere für den Zimmerservice 
in Hotels bestimmt ist, weist ein Gestell mit vier senk­
rechten Gestellpfosten (1, 2) auf, die am unteren Ende je­
weils mit einer Laufrolle (5) versehen sind. Im Gestell 
ist eine Tischplatte (3), die einen Wärmespeichereinsatz 
(29) enthält, um eine horizontale Tischschwenkachse (6) 
abklappbar. Die beiden vorderen Gestellpfosten (2) sind 
jeweils mit dem benachbarten hinteren Gestellpfosten (1) 
über Holme (7, 8) schwenkbar verbunden und können um eine 
senkrechte Achse geschwenkt werden, um den Servierwagen 
zusammenzuklappen. Hierzu wird die Tischplatte (3) von 
den vorderen Gestellpfosten (2) gelöst und nach unten ge­
schwenkt.
Patent EP-0223218-A3 (EP)
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 1986-11-15
Abstract: In vitro-immunrelevant informierte Makrophagen und 
Verfahren zu deren Herstellung, wobei frisch gewonnene 
Makrophagen in einem vorzugsweise serumfreien Medium 
kultiviert und dabei von Lymphozyten und anderen Verun­
reinigungen gereinigt, die so gewonnenen adhärenten Ma­
krophagen mit Antigenen versetzt und zur Reaktion ge­
bracht und die reaktiven adhärenten Makrophagen zur Ver­
wendung für die Injektion in einen Empfänger abgelöst 
werden.
Patent EP-0218342-A3 (EP)
Title: Memory cells for integrated circuits
IPC: G11C17/00
Filed: 1986-08-19
Abstract: A single component electrically erasable memory cell is disclosed. A floating gate MOSFET having a relatively short channel is triggered into a snap-back mode positive feedback biasing mechanism. Hot-hole injection onto the floating gate during the snap-back mode neutralizes any charge stored there to represent a data bit.
Patent EP-0216591-A3 (EP)
Title: Temporary permeability reduction of subterranean formations
IPC: C09K8/514
Filed: 1986-09-16
Abstract: A method of temporarily reducing the permeability of a subterranean formation, which comprises introducing into the subterranean formation, in an amount sufficient to reduce temporarily the permeability of said formation, a fluid composition which is a mixture of an aqueous liquid, a gelling agent comprising a cellulose ether which is chemically modified to incorporate pendent vicinal dihydroxy groups in an amount sufficient to provide a DS of about 0.3 to about 1.3 and which exhibits shear-thermal stability at a temperature in excess of 200 DEG F (93 DEG C), said gelling agent being present in an amount in excess of about 0.3 percent by weight of said aqueous liquid, a pH-adjusting agent present in an amount sufficient to provide an initial pH to said fluid composition of below about 5 at least immediately prior to addition of a crosslinking agent, and a crosslinking agent comprising a zirconium IV-containing compound present in an amount of at least about 0.001 percent by weight of said aqueous liquid.
Patent EP-0220042-A3 (EP)
IPC: G02F1/361
Filed: 1986-10-13
Abstract: (i) A compound of the formula: 
  
wherein R is H, a metal or a group containing a tetravalent N atom; 
  
R¹ is NO₂, CN or COOY;  
Y is H, C 1-4 -alkyl, a metal or a group containing a 
tetravalent N atom;  
R² & R³ are each independently H or a non-hydrophilic aliphatic 
or cycloaliphatic group containing up to 30 carbon atoms;  
R⁴ & R⁵ are each independently H or a non-hydrophilic aliphatic 
or cycloaliphatic group containing up to 30 carbon atoms;  
and R⁶ & R⁷ are each independently H or a non-hydrophilic group 
containing up to 4 carbon atoms;  
or R⁴ & R⁶ together comprise ring fused to Ring A and R⁵ & R⁷ are as 
hereinbefore defined;  
or R⁵ & R⁷ together comprise ring fused to Ring A and R⁴ & R⁶ are as 
hereinbefore defined;  
or R² & R⁴ together with the N atom to which R² is attached form a 
ring fused to Ring A and R³ & R⁵ are as hereinbefore 
defined;  
or R³ & R⁵ together with the N atom to which R³ is attached form a 
ring fused to Ring A and R² & R⁴ are as hereinbefore 
defined;  
provided there are, in total, from 8 to 40 carbon atoms in one or two 
of the groups independently represented by R², R³, R⁴ & R⁵;  
  
         (ii) an optical element comprising a compound of Formula I having 
non-linear optical (NLO) properties for use in the generation of NLO 
signals,  
         (iii) a method of preparation of such an optical element comprising a 
plurality of monomolecular layers of the compound of Formula I on the 
surface of a transparent or reflecting substrate by a Langmuir-­
Blodgett technique; and  
         (iv) an optical device incorporating such an optical element.